Senior Product Manager – Tile

Job Title Senior Product Manager – Tile

Position Overview Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

Position Overview:

The Senior Product Manager is a strategic leader responsible for guiding the life cycle of flooring products from conception to market success. This individual will spearhead market analysis, product development and align with go-to market strategies to drive the growth and profitability of the product line. This role demands a blend of technical understanding, market insight and leadership to deliver products and the customers' needs and enhance the company's market position.

This position will work out of our Dalton, GA location 3-4 times per week.

Responsibilities:

Work with all disciplines that drive Shaw’s Tile profitability and growth. This will require key relationships throughout the company.

Market Analysis:
Conduct market research to understand trends, demands, and competitive landscape for Tile products.

Product Development:
Establish product strategy and development priorities for new Tile product introductions, providing clear priority and direction to the PMO team from concept through launch.

Strategy Development:
Develop and implement strategic product plans and roadmaps to achieve business goals, including market share, revenue, and profitability targets.

Cross-functional Leadership:
Work closely with brand, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches and market penetration.

Customer Interaction:
Engage with field leadership, brand teams, and suppliers to gather feedback and identify opportunities for product improvements and new product development.

Pricing Strategy:
Deliver market research, cost analysis, and competitive insights to help shape pricing strategies in partnership with the pricing team.

Brand Support:
Provide support to the brand leadership through training, development of product plans, and participation in customer meetings trade shows, and market knowledge sessions when needed,Performance Monitoring:
Monitor and analyze product performance, market trends, and customer feedback to inform future product strategy.

Work passionately and with high energy in order to lead change and drive innovation in the category.

Work seamlessly with global sourcing to ensure we are developing the appropriate supply partners and providing our customers the necessary tools to grow their business. The goal is to have long term, profitable relationships with each vendor.

Travel with key field salespeople to visit key customers to learn what is important to them and develop programs that best support their business

Help manage inventory levels and turns in concert with sourcing, inventory management and forecasting.

Help manage and minimize excess inventory by monitoring the levels and promoting excess with the highest possible recovery, proactively seeing and correcting issues while they are still manageable.

Work closely with Marketing Technology to ensure that these categories are an integral part of our digital marketing effort.

Help develop key measures for the sales force and monitor them regularly.

Requirements:2+ Years experience in product management or working in the Tile industry

Understanding the technical aspects of flooring products, including materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.

Strong analytical skills and familiarity with the latest market trends and consumer preferences

Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and with external partners.

Proven product management capability, with experience owning product lifecycle strategy, prioritization, and cross‑functional alignment.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree

Competencies:

Deliver Compelling Communication Demonstrate Strategic Influence Make Effective Decisions Drive Results Coach & Develop Others Shaw benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid Time Off Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans Product discounts for employees#LI-HB1#ShawINDWork Shift8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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